Day Date Model 18038

[t28]

Having read the whole 10 part series, I think the story was good right up to President Eisenhower accepting his Date Just in yellow gold. What a fascinating story! The conspiracy theories that followed, i'm not sure... I'm only interested in the watch...

[t28]

If you haven't seen this blog yet, check it out. Fantastic read about the history of Rolex President... http://rolexblog.blogspot.com/2008/0...nt-part-1.html

Kt2u,
May I extend a salute of gratitude to u for the knowledge that u have shared on this thread! I have been reading the history off n on since last nite and this afternoon, and I'm only at part 3.... The history is so rich! And I particularly enjoy the historical correspondences between Rolex and DDE.
Thank u very much!

[Hyundai8818]

Hello All

With Gold prices now sky high
What will be the indicative price for preowned :
DD 18238 and RG DD with diamond markers
DD 118238 with diamond markers
Please advise
thanks
hyundai8818

[taxico]

if your dial markers and hour/minute hands are turning moldy, bring the watch to Golden Landmark-watch klinic, they will open the case and clean the markers and hands on the spot for just $20-$30 in front of you.

will look like new after that.

the second hand IS beginning to look a little moldy...! i might do just that, but do you know the method by which they lift the hands off?

as i'm going to wear this watch daily, i'm looking for a black DD dial to help make it stand out less. please PM me if you know where i should be poking around.

[Ian Limm]

Nice combination.

if your dial markers and hour/minute hands are turning moldy, bring the watch to Golden Landmark-watch klinic, they will open the case and clean the markers and hands on the spot for just $20-$30 in front of you.

will look like new after that.

[taxico]

i prefer mine without the bracelet... : )





my 18038 is worn with a water resistant nappa leather strap (with a natural rubber lining on the rear). vintage stock from ebay!

[keru]

Yes, still FOC.

Quoted approx 1K for overhaul ! I think sooner or later, I gotta do it consider age of watch and never done any servicing before.

[Ian Limm]

Welcome, FOC no charge for fixing that right?

[keru]

Hi Ian, thanks for the tip, the clasp is now much tighter.

[keru]

Hi

Yes, I mean the former. It opens up occasionally when I move around. Will go to RSC to get it done.

Also probably can ask for a quote for servicing.

Thanks for the help!

[Ian Limm]

Hi Keru,
when you say "clasp is loose" do you mean the bracelet come off easily, like when you wave or throw a punch the clasp opens up?
if this is what you mean, go RSC and they can tighten it in 5 mins for free.RSC have a special tool.

and it become so tight like new watch.

but if you mean bracelet, DA is correct, you have to change a new one.

[keru]

oh dear, that would be costly...

how about servicing the movement? any ideas on the cost?

[Darkangel]

Anyone serviced a 18038 at RSC? Any indication of price range.

How about loose president bracelet, as in the clasp is loose, can it be fixed?

That can't be fixed unless u change a new one.

[keru]

Anyone serviced a 18038 at RSC? Any indication of price range.

How about loose president bracelet, as in the clasp is loose, can it be fixed?

[fabulous]

Congratulation...nice watch.